Terrington St Clement woman Courtney Inder pushed police officer who attended call due to partner’s screaming after ‘fearing for her safety’

A woman who pushed a police officer was fearing for her safety at her own home.

Courtney Inder, 25, of Alan Jarvis Way in Terrington St Clement, appeared at Lynn Magistrates’ Court on Thursday, where she admitted to obstructing an emergency worker.

Prosecutor Asif Akram said that on January 28, police arrived at her home address to arrest her partner.

As officers went to arrest him, she was told not to interfere but she did not back away.

The court heard that Inder confronted PC Buckland, pushing the officer away with both of her hands.

PC Buckland received no injuries but lost balance after being pushed.

In mitigation, Tiffany Meredith said: “This young lady lost good character today.”

She thought Inder was not given an opportunity for a police caution which she thought was unfair.

Inder had been working night shifts and had returned home and was due to sleep but her partner had been screaming and shouting at her, after which she called the police - as did a neighbour who had heard the commotion.

She intervened when the officers arrived because she did not know what would happen to her and she was fearing for her safety, the solicitor added.

Ms Meredith said she had “no other choice” other than to act in the way she did.

The court also heard that Inder had several issues with her partner.

Ms Meredith went on to say that Inder suffers from mental and physical health issues.

The solicitor added that Inder had managed to keep out of the justice system despite her partner being known to the courts.

Inder was ordered to pay a £26 victim surcharge and court costs of £85. She was also handed a conditional discharge of nine months.